Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,867
Total Quantity
256.9K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+8.4%

HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 3,867 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,434 to the NHS. This is 8.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
325

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,867
Total Quantity256,926
Total NHS Cost£9,434
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+8.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,867 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+8.4% vs national average
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.