Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERHILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,768
Total Quantity
262.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-22.4%
SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 2,768 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,090 to the NHS. This is 22.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,090 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.4% 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.