Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCKLAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
129.0K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-56.7%
BUCKLAND SURGERY prescribed 1,545 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,518 to the NHS. This is 56.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,518 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56.7% 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.