Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,114
Total Quantity
219.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 3,114 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,341 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,114 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,341 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,114 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.