Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAINHILL VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,824
Total Quantity
233.8K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-20.8%
RAINHILL VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,824 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,987 to the NHS. This is 20.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,987 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.8% 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.