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 Items2,884
Total Quantity272,630
Total NHS Cost£8,647
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-19.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,884 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-19.2% 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.