Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,501
Total Quantity
413.3K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-1.9%
HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 3,501 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,243 to the NHS. This is 1.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,243 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.9% 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.