Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHERBURN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,837
Total Quantity
250.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+7.6%
SHERBURN SURGERY prescribed 3,837 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,184 to the NHS. This is 7.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,184 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.6% 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.