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 Items | 4,049 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,281 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,049 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.5% 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.