Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,516
Total Quantity
411.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+26.6%
SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 4,516 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,248 to the NHS. This is 26.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,248 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.6% 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.