Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEISTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,213
Total Quantity
392.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
LEISTON SURGERY prescribed 5,213 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,715 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,715 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.