Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GARDEN CITY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,049
Total Quantity
324.1K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+13.5%

THE GARDEN CITY SURGERY prescribed 4,049 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,281 to the NHS. This is 13.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
317

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,049
Total Quantity324,117
Total NHS Cost£9,281
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+13.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,049 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+13.5% 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.