Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ENGLETON HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,392
Total Quantity
511.0K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+79.2%
ENGLETON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 6,392 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,149 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
556
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 511,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,149 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.2% 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.