Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD FARM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,930
Total Quantity
264.4K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
-17.9%
OLD FARM SURGERY prescribed 2,930 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,538 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 264,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,538 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.9% 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.