Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNDERWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,086
Total Quantity
230.3K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-41.5%
UNDERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,086 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,105 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,105 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.5% 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.