Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CULVERHAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,242
Total Quantity
531.9K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+75%
CULVERHAY SURGERY prescribed 6,242 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,198 to the NHS. This is 75% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
585
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,939 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,198 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75% 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.