Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,023
Total Quantity
234.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-43.3%

THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 2,023 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,269 to the NHS. This is 43.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
172

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,023
Total Quantity234,546
Total NHS Cost£8,269
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-43.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,023 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.3% vs national average
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.