Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR JACOBS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,696
Total Quantity
166.1K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-52.5%

DR JACOBS SURGERY prescribed 1,696 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,001 to the NHS. This is 52.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,696
Total Quantity166,116
Total NHS Cost£6,001
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-52.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,696 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-52.5% vs national average
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.