Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DRIVE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,896
Total Quantity
394.1K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+37.2%

THE DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 4,896 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,110 to the NHS. This is 37.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
438

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,896
Total Quantity394,130
Total NHS Cost£11,110
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+37.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,896 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+37.2% 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.