Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIMESTONE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,361
Total Quantity
254.1K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-33.8%
LIMESTONE SURGERY prescribed 2,361 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,667 to the NHS. This is 33.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,667 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.8% 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.