Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,140
Total Quantity
406.1K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+44.1%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 5,140 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,084 to the NHS. This is 44.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
439
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,084 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.1% 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.