Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR P SURESH BABU
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,488
Total Quantity
119.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-58.3%
DR P SURESH BABU prescribed 1,488 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,112 to the NHS. This is 58.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,112 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.3% 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.