Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,606
Total Quantity
654.1K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+141.2%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 8,606 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,855 to the NHS. This is 141.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
742
Jun 2026
644
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
691
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
732
Jun 2026
732
Jun 2026
753
Jun 2026
737
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
767
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 654,078 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,855 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +141.2% 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.