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 Items | 3,449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,435 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.3% 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.