Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT MASSINGHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,952
Total Quantity
282.7K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
GREAT MASSINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 3,952 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,367 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,952 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,367 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,952 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.