Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOUNTWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,485
Total Quantity
618.4K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+53.8%
MOUNTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 5,485 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,295 to the NHS. This is 53.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 618,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,295 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.8% 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.