Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOORSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,756
Total Quantity
292.0K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
MOORSIDE SURGERY prescribed 5,756 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,004 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
489
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,985 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,004 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.