Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASH TREES SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,713
Total Quantity
870.8K
NHS Cost
£27.2K
vs National Avg
+228.3%

ASH TREES SURGERY prescribed 11,713 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,226 to the NHS. This is 228.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,029
Jun 2026
915
Jun 2026
1,032
Jun 2026
848
Jun 2026
1,024
Jun 2026
1,017
Jun 2026
978
Jun 2026
1,035
Jun 2026
1,023
Jun 2026
883
Jun 2026
945
Jun 2026
984

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,713
Total Quantity870,821
Total NHS Cost£27,226
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+228.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,713 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+228.3% 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.