Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,090
Total Quantity
147.8K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-41.4%
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,090 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,749 to the NHS. This is 41.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,793 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,749 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.4% 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.