Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TEMPLE HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,625
Total Quantity
645.1K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+85.7%
TEMPLE HILL SURGERY prescribed 6,625 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,803 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 645,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,803 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +85.7% 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.