Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORFOLK STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,698
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£35.1K
vs National Avg
+255.9%
NORFOLK STREET SURGERY prescribed 12,698 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,130 to the NHS. This is 255.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,099
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
1,145
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
1,081
Jul 2026
1,122
Jul 2026
976
Jul 2026
1,123
Jul 2026
1,051
Jul 2026
944
Jul 2026
1,066
Jul 2026
1,053
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,147,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,130 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +255.9% 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.