Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,338
Total Quantity
470.0K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
SOUTH STREET SURGERY prescribed 6,338 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,445 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
511
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 470,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,445 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.