Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NETHERGREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,061
Total Quantity
162.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-42.2%
NETHERGREEN SURGERY prescribed 2,061 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,813 to the NHS. This is 42.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,813 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,061 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.