Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,213
Total Quantity
445.6K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
SIAM SURGERY prescribed 5,213 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,125 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
469
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 445,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,125 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.