Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HALLGARTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,367
Total Quantity
286.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+22.4%
HALLGARTH SURGERY prescribed 4,367 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,115 to the NHS. This is 22.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
403
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,115 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.4% 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.