Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,297
Total Quantity
428.2K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+20.5%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 4,297 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,015 to the NHS. This is 20.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 428,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,015 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.5% 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.