Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,317
Total Quantity
773.7K
NHS Cost
£24.7K
vs National Avg
+161.2%
NORTH HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 9,317 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,668 to the NHS. This is 161.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
792
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
846
Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
721
Jul 2026
771
Jul 2026
783
Jul 2026
831
Jul 2026
815
Jul 2026
730
Jul 2026
736
Jul 2026
812
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 773,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,668 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +161.2% 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.