Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARRIS MEMORIAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,882
Total Quantity
268.3K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+8.8%
HARRIS MEMORIAL SURGERY prescribed 3,882 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,446 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,446 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.8% 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.