Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,590
Total Quantity
628.6K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+140.8%
ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 8,590 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,677 to the NHS. This is 140.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
745
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
725
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
750
Jun 2026
745
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
711
Jun 2026
737
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 628,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,677 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +140.8% 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.