Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUAKERS LANE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,720
Total Quantity
300.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+4.3%

QUAKERS LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,720 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,116 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
309

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,720
Total Quantity300,127
Total NHS Cost£9,116
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+4.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,720 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.3% 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.