Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPA SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,703
Total Quantity
199.1K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-52.3%
SPA SURGERY prescribed 1,703 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,461 to the NHS. This is 52.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,461 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.3% 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.