Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AVENHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,489
Total Quantity
184.6K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+25.8%
AVENHAM SURGERY prescribed 4,489 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,529 to the NHS. This is 25.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,529 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.8% 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.