Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SURREY LODGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,985
Total Quantity
288.0K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-16.3%
SURREY LODGE PRACTICE prescribed 2,985 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,619 to the NHS. This is 16.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,985 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,994 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,619 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,985 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.3% 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.