Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOWARD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,476
Total Quantity
367.8K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
-2.6%
HOWARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,476 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,926 to the NHS. This is 2.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 367,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,926 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.6% 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.