Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BANNOCKBURN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,995
Total Quantity
290.2K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+12%

BANNOCKBURN SURGERY prescribed 3,995 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,517 to the NHS. This is 12% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
356

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,995
Total Quantity290,171
Total NHS Cost£10,517
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+12%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,995 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+12% 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.