Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,900
Total Quantity
456.8K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+93.4%
PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY prescribed 6,900 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,726 to the NHS. This is 93.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
616
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
572
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 456,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,726 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +93.4% 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.