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 Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,404 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65% 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.