Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,916
Total Quantity
304.1K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+9.8%
EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 3,916 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,721 to the NHS. This is 9.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,916 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,721 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,916 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.8% 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.