Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MORECAMBE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,684
Total Quantity
351.9K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+3.3%
MORECAMBE SURGERY prescribed 3,684 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,631 to the NHS. This is 3.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 351,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,631 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.3% 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.