Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MIDDLEWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,071
Total Quantity
315.1K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
MIDDLEWAY SURGERY prescribed 4,071 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,327 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,327 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.