Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE EXMOOR SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,778
Total Quantity
235.6K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+5.9%

THE EXMOOR SURGERY prescribed 3,778 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,060 to the NHS. This is 5.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
343

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,778
Total Quantity235,566
Total NHS Cost£9,060
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+5.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,778 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+5.9% 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.