Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLEFIELD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,418
Total Quantity
192.5K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-60.3%

LITTLEFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,418 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,106 to the NHS. This is 60.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,418
Total Quantity192,469
Total NHS Cost£4,106
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-60.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,418 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-60.3% 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.