Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at APSLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,391
Total Quantity
452.6K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+51.1%
APSLEY SURGERY prescribed 5,391 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,183 to the NHS. This is 51.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
452
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,183 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.1% 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.