Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNNYSIDE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,530
Total Quantity
214.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-29.1%

SUNNYSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,530 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,515 to the NHS. This is 29.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
205

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,530
Total Quantity214,781
Total NHS Cost£5,515
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-29.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,530 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-29.1% 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.