Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,101
Total Quantity
654.3K
NHS Cost
£25.3K
vs National Avg
+71%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 6,101 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,324 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
493
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 654,294 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,324 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71% 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.