Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARCHWAY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
59.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-84.8%

ARCHWAY SURGERY prescribed 543 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,343 to the NHS. This is 84.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items543
Total Quantity59,070
Total NHS Cost£2,343
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-84.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice543 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-84.8% vs national average
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.