Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NETTLEBED SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,296
Total Quantity
99.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-63.7%
NETTLEBED SURGERY prescribed 1,296 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,038 to the NHS. This is 63.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,038 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.7% 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.