Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,711
Total Quantity
671.2K
NHS Cost
£20.9K
vs National Avg
+60.1%
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,711 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,862 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
465
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,711 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 671,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,862 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,711 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.1% 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.