Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COMBERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,127
Total Quantity
270.2K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
COMBERTON SURGERY prescribed 4,127 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,246 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,246 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.