Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMROSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,184
Total Quantity
286.2K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+17.3%
PRIMROSE SURGERY prescribed 4,184 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,905 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,184 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,905 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,184 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.3% 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.