Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EASTHAMPSTEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,756
Total Quantity
198.1K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-50.8%
EASTHAMPSTEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,756 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,346 to the NHS. This is 50.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,346 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.8% 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.