Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PROJECT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,088
Total Quantity
359.4K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+42.6%

THE PROJECT SURGERY prescribed 5,088 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,440 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
373

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,088
Total Quantity359,378
Total NHS Cost£10,440
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+42.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,088 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+42.6% 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.