Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HATHAWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,003
Total Quantity
570.6K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+68.3%
HATHAWAY SURGERY prescribed 6,003 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,857 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
502
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,857 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.3% 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.