Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRONT STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,902
Total Quantity
293.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
FRONT STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,902 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,395 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,902 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,395 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,902 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.