Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKS PLACE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,418
Total Quantity
112.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-60.3%
OAKS PLACE SURGERY prescribed 1,418 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,807 to the NHS. This is 60.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,807 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.3% 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.