Insulin glargine Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
857
Total Quantity
5,370
NHS Cost
£39.3K
vs National Avg
+201.8%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 857 items of Insulin glargine over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,337 to the NHS. This is 201.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Insulin glargine is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,337 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.8% |
Insulin glargine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 284 items |
| Difference | +201.8% 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.