Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,048
Total Quantity
531.0K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 6,048 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,400 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,400 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.