Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IXWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,835
Total Quantity
300.7K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
IXWORTH SURGERY prescribed 3,835 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,802 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,707 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,802 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.