Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HERSHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,988
Total Quantity
180.6K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
-44.3%
HERSHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,988 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,079 to the NHS. This is 44.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,079 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.3% 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.