Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEADOWS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,371
Total Quantity
317.2K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
-33.5%
MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 2,371 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,085 to the NHS. This is 33.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,085 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.5% 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.