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 Items | 6,611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 525,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,873 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.