Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,109
Total Quantity
278.9K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+43.2%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 5,109 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,103 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
495
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,103 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.2% 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.