Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENNFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,657
Total Quantity
292.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
BENNFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,657 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,237 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 292,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,237 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.