Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EIGHTLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,137
Total Quantity
295.8K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+44%
EIGHTLANDS SURGERY prescribed 5,137 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,156 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,156 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.