Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANGSTONE WAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,194
Total Quantity
280.6K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
-38.5%
LANGSTONE WAY SURGERY prescribed 2,194 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,017 to the NHS. This is 38.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,017 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.5% 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.