Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,174
Total Quantity
281.2K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
-11%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 3,174 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,501 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,501 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11% 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.