Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EASTBURY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,671
Total Quantity
345.9K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+2.9%

EASTBURY SURGERY prescribed 3,671 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,262 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
300

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,671
Total Quantity345,915
Total NHS Cost£16,262
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+2.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,671 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2.9% 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.