Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,658
Total Quantity
501.9K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+86.6%
OAKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 6,658 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,258 to the NHS. This is 86.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
579
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,658 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 501,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,258 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,658 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.6% 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.