Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST NEOTS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,982
Total Quantity
489.9K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+39.7%

ST NEOTS SURGERY prescribed 4,982 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,395 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
414

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,982
Total Quantity489,896
Total NHS Cost£15,395
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+39.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,982 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+39.7% vs national average
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.