Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD TOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,438
Total Quantity
270.4K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-31.7%
OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 2,438 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,952 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,952 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.