Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,117
Total Quantity
232.4K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
SUMMERVALE SURGERY prescribed 3,117 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,290 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,290 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.