Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOW MOOR SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,490
Total Quantity
377.5K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+25.9%

LOW MOOR SURGERY prescribed 4,490 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,667 to the NHS. This is 25.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
378

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,490
Total Quantity377,483
Total NHS Cost£16,667
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+25.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,490 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+25.9% 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.