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 Items3,086
Total Quantity301,276
Total NHS Cost£8,775
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-13.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,086 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.5% 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.