Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,764
Total Quantity
294.5K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
WEST RAINTON SURGERY prescribed 3,764 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,935 to the NHS. This is 5.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
345
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,452 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,935 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.