Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHBROOM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,906
Total Quantity
339.9K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
SOUTHBROOM SURGERY prescribed 2,906 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,687 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,687 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.