Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOORLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,107
Total Quantity
570.4K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+99.2%
MOORLANDS SURGERY prescribed 7,107 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,962 to the NHS. This is 99.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,107 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,962 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,107 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.2% 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.