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 Items4,343
Total Quantity321,022
Total NHS Cost£13,686
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+21.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,343 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21.7% vs national average
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.