Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,122
Total Quantity
364.9K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+15.5%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 4,122 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,901 to the NHS. This is 15.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,901 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.5% 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.