Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MCKENZIE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,200
Total Quantity
914.8K
NHS Cost
£26.3K
vs National Avg
+242%
MCKENZIE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 12,200 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,295 to the NHS. This is 242% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
958
Jul 2026
1,168
Jul 2026
982
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
1,055
Jul 2026
967
Jul 2026
987
Jul 2026
982
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 914,767 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,295 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +242% 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.