Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,315
Total Quantity
240.8K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-35.1%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,315 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,732 to the NHS. This is 35.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,732 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.1% 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.