Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SMITHY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,438
Total Quantity
144.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-59.7%
THE SMITHY SURGERY prescribed 1,438 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,234 to the NHS. This is 59.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,234 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.7% 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.