Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARADOC SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,964
Total Quantity
378.0K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
CARADOC SURGERY prescribed 4,964 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,415 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,415 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.