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 Items5,125
Total Quantity340,798
Total NHS Cost£14,210
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+43.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,125 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+43.7% vs national average
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.