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 Items | 5,983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,609 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.