Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BANKHOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,292
Total Quantity
442.1K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
BANKHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,292 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,418 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 442,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,418 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.