Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEADOWBROOK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,718
Total Quantity
316.3K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-23.8%

MEADOWBROOK SURGERY prescribed 2,718 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,313 to the NHS. This is 23.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
229

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,718
Total Quantity316,321
Total NHS Cost£10,313
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-23.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,718 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-23.8% 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.