Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GABLES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,593
Total Quantity
336.7K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+28.8%
GABLES SURGERY prescribed 4,593 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,643 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
404
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 336,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,643 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.