Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOSS STREET SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,487
Total Quantity
228.2K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-30.3%

MOSS STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,487 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,593 to the NHS. This is 30.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
190

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,487
Total Quantity228,200
Total NHS Cost£8,593
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-30.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,487 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-30.3% 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.