Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ATHERLEY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,352
Total Quantity
191.9K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-34.1%
ATHERLEY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,352 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,530 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,530 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.1% 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.