Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAZELDENE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,004
Total Quantity
300.2K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+12.2%
HAZELDENE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,004 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,476 to the NHS. This is 12.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,476 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.2% 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.