Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MITCHELDEAN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,909
Total Quantity
265.1K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+37.6%
MITCHELDEAN SURGERY prescribed 4,909 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,877 to the NHS. This is 37.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,877 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.6% 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.