Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,237
Total Quantity
383.5K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
PORCH SURGERY prescribed 4,237 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,618 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,618 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.