Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNITY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,574
Total Quantity
122.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-55.9%
UNITY SURGERY prescribed 1,574 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,076 to the NHS. This is 55.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,076 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.9% 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.