Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCHOOL HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,890
Total Quantity
175.8K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-47%
SCHOOL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,890 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,445 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,445 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47% 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.