Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRINCES GARDENS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,206
Total Quantity
619.6K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+74%
PRINCES GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 6,206 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,230 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,206 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 619,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,230 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,206 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.