Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,549
Total Quantity
212.5K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
-28.5%
SPRING HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,549 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,620 to the NHS. This is 28.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,620 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.5% 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.