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 Items | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,106 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.3% 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.