Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AYLESBURY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,874
Total Quantity
162.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
AYLESBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,760 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,760 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.