Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PALACE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,440
Total Quantity
88.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-59.6%

PALACE SURGERY prescribed 1,440 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,514 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,440
Total Quantity88,781
Total NHS Cost£3,514
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-59.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,440 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-59.6% 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.