Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGBANK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,565
Total Quantity
184.1K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-28.1%
SPRINGBANK SURGERY prescribed 2,565 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,076 to the NHS. This is 28.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,076 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.1% 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.