Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE TOLSEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,188
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-66.7%
THE TOLSEY SURGERY prescribed 1,188 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,934 to the NHS. This is 66.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,934 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -66.7% 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.