Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD STATION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,570
Total Quantity
632.1K
NHS Cost
£20.9K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
OLD STATION SURGERY prescribed 5,570 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,857 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 632,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,857 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.