Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY, EPPING
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,194
Total Quantity
193.8K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-38.5%
HIGH STREET SURGERY, EPPING prescribed 2,194 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,404 to the NHS. This is 38.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,404 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.5% 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.