Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,337
Total Quantity
260.9K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+21.6%
TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 4,337 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,510 to the NHS. This is 21.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,510 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.6% 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.