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 Items | 4,896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,110 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.2% 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.