Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,658
Total Quantity
275.9K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 3,658 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,463 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
331
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,658 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 275,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,463 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,658 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.