Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERCROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,176
Total Quantity
304.6K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-39%
SUMMERCROFT SURGERY prescribed 2,176 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,177 to the NHS. This is 39% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,177 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39% 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.