Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GAINFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,656
Total Quantity
132.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-53.6%
GAINFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,656 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,624 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,624 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.6% 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.