Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GARSWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,483
Total Quantity
201.8K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-30.4%
GARSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,483 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,006 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,006 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.4% 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.