Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PROBUS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,878
Total Quantity
291.0K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
PROBUS SURGERY prescribed 3,878 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,293 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,030 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,293 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.