Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at APOLLO SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

960

Total Quantity

115.5K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

-73.1%

APOLLO SURGERY prescribed 960 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,003 to the NHS. This is 73.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	960
Total Quantity	115,485
Total NHS Cost	£4,003
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-73.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	960 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-73.1% 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.