Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,508
Total Quantity
803.1K
NHS Cost
£31.0K
vs National Avg
+82.4%
DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 6,508 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,982 to the NHS. This is 82.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
558
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 803,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,982 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +82.4% 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.