Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HALLIWELL SURGERY 3
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,668
Total Quantity
270.8K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+2.8%
HALLIWELL SURGERY 3 prescribed 3,668 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,030 to the NHS. This is 2.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
316
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,030 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.8% 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.