Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,877
Total Quantity
315.7K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-19.4%
HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 2,877 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,659 to the NHS. This is 19.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,659 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.4% 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.