Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,143
Total Quantity
170.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-39.9%
MERE SURGERY prescribed 2,143 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,859 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,637 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,859 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.9% 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.