Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,635
Total Quantity
570.7K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+114%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 7,635 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,524 to the NHS. This is 114% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
694
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
629
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,524 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +114% 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.