Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,426
Total Quantity
453.5K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+80.1%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 6,426 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,686 to the NHS. This is 80.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
554
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,686 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +80.1% 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.