Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BERSTED GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,220
Total Quantity
579.3K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+74.4%
BERSTED GREEN SURGERY prescribed 6,220 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,264 to the NHS. This is 74.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 579,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,264 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +74.4% 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.