Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESCOTT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,850
Total Quantity
214.4K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
PRESCOTT SURGERY prescribed 2,850 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,391 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,391 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.