Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,576
Total Quantity
204.7K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-27.8%
PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY prescribed 2,576 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,164 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,164 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.8% 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.