Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT STAUGHTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,208
Total Quantity
168.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-38.1%
GREAT STAUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 2,208 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,840 to the NHS. This is 38.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,884 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,840 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.1% 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.