Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,142
Total Quantity
418.0K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+16.1%
HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 4,142 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,894 to the NHS. This is 16.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
350
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,894 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.1% 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.