Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OPEN DOOR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,317
Total Quantity
753.5K
NHS Cost
£26.0K
vs National Avg
+133.1%
OPEN DOOR SURGERY prescribed 8,317 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,999 to the NHS. This is 133.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
678
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 753,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,999 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133.1% 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.