Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,035
Total Quantity
288.8K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 3,035 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,696 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,696 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.