Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRINCEWAY SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,651
Total Quantity
630.0K
NHS Cost
£24.5K
vs National Avg
+114.5%
PRINCEWAY SURGERIES prescribed 7,651 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,502 to the NHS. This is 114.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
633
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 630,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,502 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +114.5% 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.