Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,434
Total Quantity
495.7K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
-3.7%
NEW SOUTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 3,434 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,863 to the NHS. This is 3.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
296
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 495,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,863 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.7% 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.