Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,135
Total Quantity
433.9K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+100%
UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 7,135 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,247 to the NHS. This is 100% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
592
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
641
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,247 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100% 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.