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 Items | 3,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,919 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.1% 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.