Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH OXHEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,921
Total Quantity
159.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-46.2%

SOUTH OXHEY SURGERY prescribed 1,921 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,982 to the NHS. This is 46.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,921
Total Quantity159,528
Total NHS Cost£3,982
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-46.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,921 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-46.2% 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.