Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,833
Total Quantity
505.7K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
TOWER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,833 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,989 to the NHS. This is 63.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
477
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,989 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.