Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLOFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,725
Total Quantity
227.6K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+4.4%
BLOFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,725 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,661 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,661 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.4% 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.