Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RED HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,038
Total Quantity
304.3K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
-14.8%

RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,038 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,616 to the NHS. This is 14.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
247

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,038
Total Quantity304,295
Total NHS Cost£13,616
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-14.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,038 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-14.8% vs national average
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.