Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLOSE FARM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,901
Total Quantity
255.3K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
CLOSE FARM SURGERY prescribed 2,901 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,911 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,911 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.