Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NUNHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,155
Total Quantity
308.7K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+16.5%
THE NUNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 4,155 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,022 to the NHS. This is 16.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,022 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.5% 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.