Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOSS GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,074
Total Quantity
559.3K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+42.2%
MOSS GROVE SURGERY prescribed 5,074 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,608 to the NHS. This is 42.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
375
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,074 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 559,291 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,608 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,074 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.2% 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.