Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAINAULT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,735
Total Quantity
203.0K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-51.4%
HAINAULT SURGERY prescribed 1,735 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,643 to the NHS. This is 51.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,643 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.4% 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.