Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLATT HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,168
Total Quantity
218.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-39.2%
PLATT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,168 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,355 to the NHS. This is 39.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,355 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.2% 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.