Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRINGLE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,027
Total Quantity
164.2K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
PRINGLE STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,027 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,913 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,913 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.