Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,096
Total Quantity
396.0K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
-13.2%

THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 3,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,542 to the NHS. This is 13.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
243

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,096
Total Quantity396,047
Total NHS Cost£10,542
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-13.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,096 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.2% 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.