Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AUGHTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,070
Total Quantity
156.5K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-42%
AUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 2,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,296 to the NHS. This is 42% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,296 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42% 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.