Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GEORGE CLARE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,476
Total Quantity
602.1K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+109.6%

GEORGE CLARE SURGERY prescribed 7,476 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,037 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
620

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,476
Total Quantity602,103
Total NHS Cost£20,037
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+109.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,476 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+109.6% 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.