Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEALEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,420
Total Quantity
405.4K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-4.1%
HEALEY SURGERY prescribed 3,420 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,162 to the NHS. This is 4.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,162 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.1% 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.