Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FALKLAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,773
Total Quantity
478.4K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+61.8%
FALKLAND SURGERY prescribed 5,773 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,771 to the NHS. This is 61.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
467
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,771 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.8% 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.