Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,449
Total Quantity
301.0K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-3.3%

NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,449 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,435 to the NHS. This is 3.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
291

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,449
Total Quantity301,024
Total NHS Cost£12,435
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-3.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,449 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-3.3% 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.