Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEADY HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
173.1K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-45.1%
HEADY HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,959 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,049 to the NHS. This is 45.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,049 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.1% 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.