Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,343
Total Quantity
219.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-34.3%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 2,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,473 to the NHS. This is 34.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,473 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.3% 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.