Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,625
Total Quantity
768.3K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+85.7%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 6,625 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,407 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
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
485
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 768,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,407 |
| Presentations | 15 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.