Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUNGERFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,936
Total Quantity
249.6K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
-45.7%
HUNGERFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,936 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,836 to the NHS. This is 45.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,936 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,836 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,936 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.7% 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.