Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,600
Total Quantity
239.4K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-27.1%
OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 2,600 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,539 to the NHS. This is 27.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,539 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.1% 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.