Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHCOTE STREET SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,886
Total Quantity
340.0K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+8.9%

HEATHCOTE STREET SURGERY prescribed 3,886 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,877 to the NHS. This is 8.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
311

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,886
Total Quantity339,999
Total NHS Cost£10,877
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+8.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,886 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+8.9% vs national average
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.