Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,125
Total Quantity
340.8K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+43.7%
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,125 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,210 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
458
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 340,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,210 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.