Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,137
Total Quantity
343.9K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
-12.1%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 3,137 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,787 to the NHS. This is 12.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,914 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,787 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.1% 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.