Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,772
Total Quantity
207.2K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-50.3%
OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,772 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,627 to the NHS. This is 50.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,627 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.3% 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.