Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHVILLE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,994
Total Quantity
472.2K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+68%

ASHVILLE SURGERY prescribed 5,994 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,195 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
470

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,994
Total Quantity472,238
Total NHS Cost£17,195
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+68%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,994 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+68% 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.