Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SPA SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,596
Total Quantity
416.4K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+0.8%
THE SPA SURGERY prescribed 3,596 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,267 to the NHS. This is 0.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 416,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,267 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.8% 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.