Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOAT HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,343
Total Quantity
321.0K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+21.7%
MOAT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,686 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,686 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.