Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NOOK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
137.4K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-60.6%
NOOK SURGERY prescribed 1,405 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,962 to the NHS. This is 60.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,387 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,962 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.6% 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.