Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,265
Total Quantity
272.9K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
-8.5%

THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 3,265 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,596 to the NHS. This is 8.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
264

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,265
Total Quantity272,863
Total NHS Cost£13,596
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-8.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,265 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-8.5% vs national average
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.