Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TWYFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,986
Total Quantity
331.1K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+11.7%
TWYFORD SURGERY prescribed 3,986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,282 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 331,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,282 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.7% 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.