Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOX SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,576
Total Quantity
210.4K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-55.8%
BOX SURGERY prescribed 1,576 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,411 to the NHS. This is 55.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 210,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,411 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.8% 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.