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 Items | 3,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,262 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.