Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HAVEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,720
Total Quantity
97.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-51.8%
THE HAVEN SURGERY prescribed 1,720 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,479 to the NHS. This is 51.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,841 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,479 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.8% 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.