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 Items | 3,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,616 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.8% 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.