Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MANSTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,858
Total Quantity
276.4K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-19.9%
MANSTON SURGERY prescribed 2,858 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,267 to the NHS. This is 19.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,267 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.9% 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.