Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,225
Total Quantity
82.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-65.7%
THE OM SURGERY prescribed 1,225 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,281 to the NHS. This is 65.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,093 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,281 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65.7% 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.