Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,924
Total Quantity
366.9K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+122.1%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 7,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,768 to the NHS. This is 122.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
637
Jun 2026
738
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
695
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
668
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 366,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,768 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +122.1% 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.