Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,997
Total Quantity
590.5K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+68.1%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 5,997 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,130 to the NHS. This is 68.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
512
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 590,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,130 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.1% 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.