Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SAXON CROSS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,853
Total Quantity
262.7K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-48.1%
SAXON CROSS SURGERY prescribed 1,853 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,501 to the NHS. This is 48.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,501 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.1% 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.