Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CALDBECK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
147.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-49.8%
CALDBECK SURGERY prescribed 1,792 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,041 to the NHS. This is 49.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,041 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.8% 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.