Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,345
Total Quantity
402.6K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+77.9%
THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 6,345 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,831 to the NHS. This is 77.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
522
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,831 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.9% 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.