Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,798
Total Quantity
111.4K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-49.6%
BHF HIGHGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,798 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,582 to the NHS. This is 49.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,582 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.6% 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.