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 Items | 3,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,116 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.