Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,948
Total Quantity
368.4K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+10.7%
PRIORY SURGERY prescribed 3,948 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,067 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,067 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.7% 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.