Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLIAM HARVEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
933
Total Quantity
91.6K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-73.8%

WILLIAM HARVEY SURGERY prescribed 933 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,085 to the NHS. This is 73.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
73

Prescribing Details

Total Items933
Total Quantity91,564
Total NHS Cost£6,085
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-73.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice933 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-73.8% 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.