Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,721
Total Quantity
289.3K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 4,721 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,903 to the NHS. This is 32.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
437
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,903 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.