Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HARLEQUIN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,934
Total Quantity
536.7K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+38.3%
THE HARLEQUIN SURGERY prescribed 4,934 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,683 to the NHS. This is 38.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
418
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,934 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,683 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,934 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.3% 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.