Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ESPLANADE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,308
Total Quantity
373.6K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
-7.3%
ESPLANADE SURGERY prescribed 3,308 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,803 to the NHS. This is 7.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,803 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.3% 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.