Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ISLIP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,483
Total Quantity
174.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-30.4%
ISLIP SURGERY prescribed 2,483 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,087 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
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,799 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,087 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,483 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.