Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHVILLE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
129.4K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-49.8%

ASHVILLE SURGERY prescribed 1,792 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,156 to the NHS. This is 49.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,792
Total Quantity129,385
Total NHS Cost£5,156
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-49.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,792 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-49.8% vs national average
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.