Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,772
Total Quantity
215.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-50.3%
TOWNSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,772 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,624 to the NHS. This is 50.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,624 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.3% 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.