Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DRAYTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,814
Total Quantity
803.1K
NHS Cost
£26.3K
vs National Avg
+63%
THE DRAYTON SURGERY prescribed 5,814 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,263 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
483
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 803,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,263 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.