Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLEVELAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,353
Total Quantity
535.1K
NHS Cost
£23.0K
vs National Avg
+134.2%
CLEVELAND SURGERY prescribed 8,353 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,010 to the NHS. This is 134.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
715
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
722
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
711
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 535,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,010 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +134.2% 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.