Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NUNWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,096
Total Quantity
376.5K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+42.9%
NUNWELL SURGERY prescribed 5,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,962 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
424
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,962 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.9% 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.