Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORSETT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,608
Total Quantity
288.7K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-26.9%
ORSETT SURGERY prescribed 2,608 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,173 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,173 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.9% 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.