Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAK GLEN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

986

Total Quantity

124.4K

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

-72.4%

OAK GLEN SURGERY prescribed 986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,242 to the NHS. This is 72.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	986
Total Quantity	124,434
Total NHS Cost	£4,242
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-72.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	986 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-72.4% 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.