Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GARDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,549
Total Quantity
307.9K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
THE GARDEN SURGERY prescribed 5,549 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,140 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
495
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,140 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.