Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE TOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,841
Total Quantity
196.2K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-48.4%
THE TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,841 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,314 to the NHS. This is 48.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,314 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.4% 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.