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 Items3,835
Total Quantity300,707
Total NHS Cost£10,802
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+7.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,835 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+7.5% 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.