Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,859
Total Quantity
359.8K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 3,859 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,539 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,539 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.