Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HONITON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,782
Total Quantity
575.7K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+62.1%
HONITON SURGERY prescribed 5,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,063 to the NHS. This is 62.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 575,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,063 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.1% 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.