Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,531
Total Quantity
279.6K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-1%
HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 3,531 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,911 to the NHS. This is 1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,911 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -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.