Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,091
Total Quantity
294.8K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 5,091 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,225 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,091 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,225 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,091 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.