Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PROSPECT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,689
Total Quantity
335.7K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
PROSPECT SURGERY prescribed 4,689 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,578 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
417
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,707 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,578 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.