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 Items1,792
Total Quantity147,208
Total NHS Cost£4,041
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-49.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,792 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-49.8% vs national average
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.