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 Items2,902
Total Quantity293,515
Total NHS Cost£8,395
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-18.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,902 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-18.7% vs national average
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.