Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BERWICK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,075
Total Quantity
213.2K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-41.8%
BERWICK SURGERY prescribed 2,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,773 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,773 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.