Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIMBRICK WOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,088
Total Quantity
96.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-69.5%
LIMBRICK WOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,088 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,161 to the NHS. This is 69.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,161 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.5% 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.