Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,527
Total Quantity
353.5K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY prescribed 4,527 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,166 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,527 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,166 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,527 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.