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 Items | 3,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,877 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.9% 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.