Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,075
Total Quantity
268.9K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-13.8%
CARDEN SURGERY prescribed 3,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,982 to the NHS. This is 13.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,982 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.8% 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.