Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HATFIELD ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,174
Total Quantity
191.9K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
-11%

HATFIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,174 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,546 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
285

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,174
Total Quantity191,876
Total NHS Cost£11,546
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-11%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,174 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-11% 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.