Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHER HEYS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,009
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-71.7%
HIGHER HEYS SURGERY prescribed 1,009 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,063 to the NHS. This is 71.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,063 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -71.7% 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.