Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CIRCLE GP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,338
Total Quantity
520.4K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+105.7%
CIRCLE GP SURGERY prescribed 7,338 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,055 to the NHS. This is 105.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
663
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
519
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 520,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,055 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +105.7% 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.