Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOLLERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,175
Total Quantity
97.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-67.1%
TOLLERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,175 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,158 to the NHS. This is 67.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,158 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.1% 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.