Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MORTIMER SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,231
Total Quantity
276.9K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+46.6%

MORTIMER SURGERY prescribed 5,231 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,075 to the NHS. This is 46.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
440

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,231
Total Quantity276,941
Total NHS Cost£13,075
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+46.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,231 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46.6% 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.