Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPINNEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,495
Total Quantity
310.2K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+26%
SPINNEY SURGERY prescribed 4,495 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,551 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,551 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26% 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.