Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARPTREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,377
Total Quantity
203.9K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
HARPTREE SURGERY prescribed 2,377 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,990 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,990 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.