Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,855
Total Quantity
449.5K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+64.1%

NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 5,855 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,510 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
473

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,855
Total Quantity449,496
Total NHS Cost£17,510
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+64.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,855 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+64.1% vs national average
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.