Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,818
Total Quantity
410.1K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
SPRINGWOOD SURGERY prescribed 4,818 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,380 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 410,126 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,380 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.