Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PAPWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,039
Total Quantity
215.2K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+13.2%
PAPWORTH SURGERY prescribed 4,039 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,862 to the NHS. This is 13.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,862 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.2% 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.