Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EASTFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,510
Total Quantity
452.8K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+26.4%
EASTFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,510 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,838 to the NHS. This is 26.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
380
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,838 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.4% 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.