Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THORKHILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,270
Total Quantity
131.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-64.4%

THORKHILL SURGERY prescribed 1,270 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,625 to the NHS. This is 64.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,270
Total Quantity131,248
Total NHS Cost£3,625
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-64.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,270 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-64.4% 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.