Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALMORAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,616
Total Quantity
462.8K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+1.4%
BALMORAL SURGERY prescribed 3,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,515 to the NHS. This is 1.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,807 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,515 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.4% 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.