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 Items1,418
Total Quantity112,414
Total NHS Cost£4,807
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-60.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,418 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-60.3% vs national average
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.