Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CUTLERS HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,458
Total Quantity
380.7K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+53%
CUTLERS HILL SURGERY prescribed 5,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,552 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,552 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53% 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.