Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,554
Total Quantity
337.2K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
-28.4%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,554 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,280 to the NHS. This is 28.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,280 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.4% 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.