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 Items5,756
Total Quantity291,985
Total NHS Cost£13,004
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+61.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,756 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+61.4% 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.