Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,791
Total Quantity
668.1K
NHS Cost
£23.5K
vs National Avg
+62.3%
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 5,791 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,501 to the NHS. This is 62.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
465
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 668,109 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,501 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.3% 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.