Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHIAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,143
Total Quantity
192.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-11.9%
NORTHIAM SURGERY prescribed 3,143 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,094 to the NHS. This is 11.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,825 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,094 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.9% 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.