Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EVEREST HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,828
Total Quantity
611.2K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+63.4%

EVEREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,828 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,525 to the NHS. This is 63.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
488

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,828
Total Quantity611,197
Total NHS Cost£20,525
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+63.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,828 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+63.4% vs national average
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.