Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPITAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,386
Total Quantity
112.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-61.1%
SPITAL SURGERY prescribed 1,386 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,548 to the NHS. This is 61.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,548 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.1% 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.