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 Items | 4,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,765 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24% 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.