Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,939
Total Quantity
377.0K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 4,939 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,769 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,769 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.