Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD COURT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,538
Total Quantity
333.3K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
-0.8%
ORCHARD COURT SURGERY prescribed 3,538 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,053 to the NHS. This is 0.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,053 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.8% 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.