Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,760
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£38.4K
vs National Avg
+285.7%
ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 13,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,418 to the NHS. This is 285.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,149
Jun 2026
1,107
Jun 2026
1,192
Jun 2026
1,173
Jun 2026
1,068
Jun 2026
1,189
Jun 2026
1,174
Jun 2026
1,129
Jun 2026
1,247
Jun 2026
1,083
Jun 2026
1,108
Jun 2026
1,141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,140,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,418 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +285.7% 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.