Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHMEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,463
Total Quantity
307.3K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-31%
SOUTHMEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,463 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,808 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,808 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.