Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,100
Total Quantity
180.8K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-41.1%

ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 2,100 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,910 to the NHS. This is 41.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
194

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,100
Total Quantity180,796
Total NHS Cost£4,910
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-41.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,100 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-41.1% 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.