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 Items3,657
Total Quantity292,559
Total NHS Cost£9,237
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+2.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,657 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2.5% vs national average
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.