Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,953
Total Quantity
530.6K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+38.8%
DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 4,953 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,177 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,177 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.8% 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.