Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMROSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,780
Total Quantity
294.7K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+62%
PRIMROSE SURGERY prescribed 5,780 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,920 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
521
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
450
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,920 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.