Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DISTINGTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,050
Total Quantity
231.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-14.5%
DISTINGTON SURGERY prescribed 3,050 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,174 to the NHS. This is 14.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,853 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,174 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.5% 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.