Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACORN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,833
Total Quantity
356.0K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+35.5%
ACORN SURGERY prescribed 4,833 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,399 to the NHS. This is 35.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
397
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,399 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.