Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,045
Total Quantity
415.8K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+41.4%
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,045 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,251 to the NHS. This is 41.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 415,833 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,251 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.4% 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.