Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,633
Total Quantity
627.4K
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
LONGROVE SURGERY prescribed 5,633 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,757 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 627,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,757 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.