Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,148
Total Quantity
279.9K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
OAKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 3,148 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,187 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,187 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.