Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,041
Total Quantity
398.9K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
THE SURGERY prescribed 4,041 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,746 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 398,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,746 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.