Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDY LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,701
Total Quantity
384.9K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+3.7%
SANDY LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,701 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,288 to the NHS. This is 3.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,288 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.