Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PETWORTH SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,085
Total Quantity
237.1K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-13.5%

THE PETWORTH SURGERY prescribed 3,085 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,683 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
272

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,085
Total Quantity237,085
Total NHS Cost£11,683
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-13.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,085 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.5% 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.