Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAGLEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,580
Total Quantity
202.0K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-55.7%

HAGLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,936 to the NHS. This is 55.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,580
Total Quantity201,996
Total NHS Cost£6,936
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-55.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,580 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-55.7% 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.