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 Items | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,514 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.6% 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.