Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLAINS VIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,026
Total Quantity
268.8K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
PLAINS VIEW SURGERY prescribed 2,026 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,495 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,495 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.