Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOPCLIFFE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,794
Total Quantity
153.8K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-49.7%
TOPCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 1,794 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,331 to the NHS. This is 49.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,331 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.7% 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.