Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWTHORN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,409
Total Quantity
206.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-32.5%
HAWTHORN SURGERY prescribed 2,409 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,380 to the NHS. This is 32.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,380 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.5% 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.