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 Items1,574
Total Quantity122,155
Total NHS Cost£4,076
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-55.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,574 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-55.9% vs national average
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.