Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOLBROOK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,482
Total Quantity
403.4K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
-30.4%
HOLBROOK SURGERY prescribed 2,482 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,822 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 403,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,822 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.4% 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.