Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GOODHEART SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,040
Total Quantity
338.8K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
-14.8%
GOODHEART SURGERY prescribed 3,040 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,991 to the NHS. This is 14.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,991 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.8% 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.