Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SWAVESEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,292
Total Quantity
103.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-63.8%

SWAVESEY SURGERY prescribed 1,292 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,725 to the NHS. This is 63.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,292
Total Quantity103,754
Total NHS Cost£2,725
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-63.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,292 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-63.8% 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.