Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,775
Total Quantity
303.8K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+5.8%
BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY prescribed 3,775 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,141 to the NHS. This is 5.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
315
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,141 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.8% 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.