Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RUSH HILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,387
Total Quantity
209.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-33.1%

RUSH HILL SURGERY prescribed 2,387 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,749 to the NHS. This is 33.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
197

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,387
Total Quantity209,391
Total NHS Cost£9,749
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-33.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,387 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.1% 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.