Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH THORESBY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,808
Total Quantity
364.1K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+34.8%
NORTH THORESBY SURGERY prescribed 4,808 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,512 to the NHS. This is 34.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
409
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,512 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.8% 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.