Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,611
Total Quantity
525.2K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+85.3%

LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 6,611 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,873 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
555

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,611
Total Quantity525,188
Total NHS Cost£23,873
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+85.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,611 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+85.3% 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.