Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,854
Total Quantity
223.8K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+8%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 3,854 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,137 to the NHS. This is 8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 223,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,137 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +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.