Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CADDINGTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,306
Total Quantity
275.0K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-35.4%
CADDINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,306 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,086 to the NHS. This is 35.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,086 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.4% 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.