Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,424
Total Quantity
240.7K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-32.1%
CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 2,424 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,076 to the NHS. This is 32.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,076 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.1% 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.