Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,086
Total Quantity
301.3K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-13.5%
HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,086 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,775 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,775 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.5% 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.