Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRAFALGAR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,099
Total Quantity
165.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-41.2%
TRAFALGAR SURGERY prescribed 2,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,727 to the NHS. This is 41.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,727 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.2% 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.