Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE EXCHANGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,723
Total Quantity
241.9K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+4.4%
THE EXCHANGE SURGERY prescribed 3,723 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,472 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
293
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,472 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.4% 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.