Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALL TREE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,398
Total Quantity
599.5K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+23.3%

BALL TREE SURGERY prescribed 4,398 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,132 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
391

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,398
Total Quantity599,497
Total NHS Cost£20,132
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+23.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,398 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+23.3% vs national average
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.