Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENNETTS END SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,272
Total Quantity
744.1K
NHS Cost
£23.6K
vs National Avg
+131.9%
BENNETTS END SURGERY prescribed 8,272 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,578 to the NHS. This is 131.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
697
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
708
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
762
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
671
Jun 2026
720
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
682
Jun 2026
677
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 744,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,578 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +131.9% 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.