Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IMPERIAL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,452
Total Quantity
183.8K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-31.3%

IMPERIAL SURGERY prescribed 2,452 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,998 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
204

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,452
Total Quantity183,754
Total NHS Cost£5,998
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-31.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,452 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-31.3% 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.