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 Items4,593
Total Quantity336,667
Total NHS Cost£11,643
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+28.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,593 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+28.8% 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.