Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,155
Total Quantity
162.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-67.6%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,155 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,386 to the NHS. This is 67.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,386 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.6% 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.