Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,085
Total Quantity
378.4K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+14.5%
EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 4,085 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,030 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
353
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,030 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.