Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,071
Total Quantity
250.7K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
NORTH HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,071 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,560 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,560 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.