Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,884
Total Quantity
272.6K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-19.2%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 2,884 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,647 to the NHS. This is 19.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 272,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,647 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.2% 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.