Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALLARDS WALK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,313
Total Quantity
481.9K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+48.9%
BALLARDS WALK SURGERY prescribed 5,313 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,840 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,840 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.9% 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.