Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,434
Total Quantity
193.5K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-31.8%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,434 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,005 to the NHS. This is 31.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,005 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.8% 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.