Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,103
Total Quantity
551.0K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+15%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 4,103 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,104 to the NHS. This is 15% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
368
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 550,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,104 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15% 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.