Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAVERTHWAITE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
103.9K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-65%

HAVERTHWAITE SURGERY prescribed 1,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,404 to the NHS. This is 65% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,250
Total Quantity103,868
Total NHS Cost£4,404
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-65%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,250 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-65% 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.