Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,112
Total Quantity
641.2K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+127.4%
OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 8,112 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,161 to the NHS. This is 127.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
657
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
716
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
707
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
773
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
651
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 641,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,161 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +127.4% 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.