Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAPPY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,099
Total Quantity
346.4K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+42.9%
HAPPY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,362 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
436
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 346,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,362 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.9% 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.