Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHINGTON HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,243
Total Quantity
417.6K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+18.9%
ASHINGTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,243 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,910 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,910 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.