Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHLEY CENTRE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,793
Total Quantity
393.9K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
-21.7%
ASHLEY CENTRE SURGERY prescribed 2,793 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,299 to the NHS. This is 21.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,299 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.7% 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.