Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OVERTON PARK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,572
Total Quantity
250.0K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+0.1%

OVERTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 3,572 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,919 to the NHS. This is 0.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
322

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,572
Total Quantity250,047
Total NHS Cost£9,919
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+0.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,572 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.1% vs national average
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.