Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,113
Total Quantity
642.3K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+71.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 6,113 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,323 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
507
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 642,254 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,323 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.