Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,521
Total Quantity
342.7K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 4,521 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,973 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
382
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,973 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.