Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ESCRICK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,243
Total Quantity
181.2K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-37.1%
ESCRICK SURGERY prescribed 2,243 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,240 to the NHS. This is 37.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,240 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.1% 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.