Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,697
Total Quantity
557.0K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+31.7%
SWADLINCOTE SURGERY prescribed 4,697 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,900 to the NHS. This is 31.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,027 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,900 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.7% 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.