Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARAMBEE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,013
Total Quantity
141.2K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-43.6%

HARAMBEE SURGERY prescribed 2,013 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,001 to the NHS. This is 43.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
190

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,013
Total Quantity141,232
Total NHS Cost£8,001
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-43.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,013 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.6% 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.