Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ADDERLEY GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,149
Total Quantity
338.3K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
ADDERLEY GREEN SURGERY prescribed 4,149 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,166 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,166 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.