Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNNY MEED SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,377
Total Quantity
404.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
-5.3%

SUNNY MEED SURGERY prescribed 3,377 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,676 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
286

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,377
Total Quantity404,187
Total NHS Cost£13,676
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-5.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,377 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-5.3% 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.