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 Items4,808
Total Quantity364,056
Total NHS Cost£12,512
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+34.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,808 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+34.8% vs national average
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.