Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLEDOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
968
Total Quantity
118.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-72.9%
LITTLEDOWN SURGERY prescribed 968 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,262 to the NHS. This is 72.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,262 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -72.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -72.9% 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.