Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PASTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,069
Total Quantity
248.7K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
PASTON SURGERY prescribed 4,069 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,367 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
347
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,069 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,367 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,069 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.