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 Items | 5,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,440 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.6% 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.