Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,394
Total Quantity
162.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-60.9%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,394 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,405 to the NHS. This is 60.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,405 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.9% 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.