Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PHOENIX SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,076
Total Quantity
186.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-41.8%
PHOENIX SURGERY prescribed 2,076 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,465 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,076 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,465 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,076 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.