Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,082
Total Quantity
345.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
-13.6%
THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 3,082 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,066 to the NHS. This is 13.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,066 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.6% 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.