Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TESSA JOWELL GP SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,194
Total Quantity
368.6K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+45.6%

TESSA JOWELL GP SURGERY prescribed 5,194 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,113 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
423

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,194
Total Quantity368,575
Total NHS Cost£13,113
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+45.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,194 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+45.6% 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.