Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,663
Total Quantity
178.5K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-25.4%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 2,663 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,863 to the NHS. This is 25.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 178,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,863 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.4% 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.