Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOUNSFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,007
Total Quantity
153.4K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-43.7%
HOUNSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,007 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,098 to the NHS. This is 43.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,098 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.7% 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.