Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,898
Total Quantity
292.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 3,898 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,185 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
315
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 292,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,185 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.