Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HOXTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,023
Total Quantity
237.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-43.3%

THE HOXTON SURGERY prescribed 2,023 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,801 to the NHS. This is 43.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
173

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,023
Total Quantity237,455
Total NHS Cost£5,801
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-43.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,023 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.3% 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.