Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,455
Total Quantity
205.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-59.2%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,455 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,403 to the NHS. This is 59.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,403 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.2% 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.