Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GORDON HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,729
Total Quantity
421.2K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
GORDON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,729 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,935 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,935 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.