Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,201
Total Quantity
144.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-38.3%
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY prescribed 2,201 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,007 to the NHS. This is 38.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,007 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.3% 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.