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 Items2,482
Total Quantity403,384
Total NHS Cost£17,822
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-30.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,482 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-30.4% 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.