Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,585
Total Quantity
396.1K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 5,585 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,839 to the NHS. This is 56.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,839 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.