Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD HALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,060
Total Quantity
239.5K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
OLD HALL SURGERY prescribed 3,060 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,724 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,724 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.