Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PROSPECT HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,060

Total Quantity

86.8K

NHS Cost

£3.4K

vs National Avg

-70.3%

PROSPECT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,060 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,416 to the NHS. This is 70.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,060
Total Quantity	86,750
Total NHS Cost	£3,416
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-70.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,060 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-70.3% 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.