Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SILTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
908
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-74.5%

SILTON SURGERY prescribed 908 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,593 to the NHS. This is 74.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items908
Total Quantity59,612
Total NHS Cost£2,593
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-74.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice908 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-74.5% vs national average
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.