Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,292
Total Quantity
463.6K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+76.4%
HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY prescribed 6,292 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,890 to the NHS. This is 76.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 463,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,890 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +76.4% 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.