Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JOHN TASKER HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,422
Total Quantity
304.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+24%

JOHN TASKER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,422 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,765 to the NHS. This is 24% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
347

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,422
Total Quantity304,912
Total NHS Cost£9,765
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+24%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,422 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+24% 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.