Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPENCER ST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,064
Total Quantity
523.1K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+13.9%
SPENCER ST SURGERY prescribed 4,064 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,242 to the NHS. This is 13.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,242 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.9% 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.