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 Items | 3,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 272,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,596 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.5% 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.