Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MOUNTFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,478
Total Quantity
150.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-58.6%
THE MOUNTFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,478 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,529 to the NHS. This is 58.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,529 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.6% 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.