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 Items | 2,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,910 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.1% 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.