Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SEVERN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,860
Total Quantity
392.3K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
SEVERN SURGERY prescribed 4,860 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,162 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,860 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,162 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,860 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.