Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,961
Total Quantity
613.3K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+67.1%
HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,205 to the NHS. This is 67.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
517
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 613,267 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,205 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.1% 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.