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 Items7,107
Total Quantity570,402
Total NHS Cost£17,962
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+99.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,107 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+99.2% 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.