Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLOXHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,959
Total Quantity
200.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-17.1%
BLOXHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,959 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,555 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,555 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.1% 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.