Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWER HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,737
Total Quantity
392.9K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-23.3%
TOWER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,737 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,771 to the NHS. This is 23.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,771 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.3% 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.