Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPILSBY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,840
Total Quantity
318.4K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
SPILSBY SURGERY prescribed 4,840 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,335 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,335 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.