Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUNTCLIFF SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,983
Total Quantity
392.8K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+67.7%

HUNTCLIFF SURGERY prescribed 5,983 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,609 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
533

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,983
Total Quantity392,819
Total NHS Cost£10,609
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+67.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,983 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+67.7% vs national average
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.