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 Items2,768
Total Quantity262,075
Total NHS Cost£9,090
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-22.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,768 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-22.4% vs national average
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.