Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OSSETT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,869
Total Quantity
765.5K
NHS Cost
£25.6K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
OSSETT SURGERY prescribed 6,869 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,625 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
613
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 765,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,625 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.