Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,553
Total Quantity
576.7K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+55.7%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,553 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,355 to the NHS. This is 55.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
465
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 576,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,355 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.7% 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.