Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,110
Total Quantity
633.0K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+43.2%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 5,110 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,028 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
427
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 632,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,028 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.2% 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.