Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OVER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,874
Total Quantity
126.3K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
OVER SURGERY prescribed 1,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,738 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,738 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.