Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,833
Total Quantity
295.0K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+7.4%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 3,833 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,620 to the NHS. This is 7.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,620 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.4% 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.