Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COMBS FORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,745
Total Quantity
384.3K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+33%
COMBS FORD SURGERY prescribed 4,745 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,723 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,723 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33% 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.