Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACREFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,394
Total Quantity
139.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-60.9%
ACREFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,394 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,485 to the NHS. This is 60.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,485 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.9% 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.