Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLETON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-84.4%
LITTLETON SURGERY prescribed 558 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,854 to the NHS. This is 84.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,854 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -84.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -84.4% 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.