Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUTTERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,004
Total Quantity
130.4K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
SUTTERTON SURGERY prescribed 3,004 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,982 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,982 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.