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 Items | 5,231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,075 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.6% 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.