Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGTON HALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,253
Total Quantity
337.8K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
LONGTON HALL SURGERY prescribed 4,253 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,134 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
356
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,134 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.