Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,777
Total Quantity
240.9K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+33.9%

HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY prescribed 4,777 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,660 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
417

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,777
Total Quantity240,900
Total NHS Cost£12,660
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+33.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,777 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+33.9% 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.