Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALDERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,929
Total Quantity
228.7K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-17.9%
BALDERTON SURGERY prescribed 2,929 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,232 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,929 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,232 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,929 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.9% 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.