Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,513
Total Quantity
520.8K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 5,513 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,825 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 520,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,825 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.