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 Items2,076
Total Quantity186,668
Total NHS Cost£6,465
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-41.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,076 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-41.8% 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.