Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST STEPHENS HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,121
Total Quantity
177.5K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-68.6%
ST STEPHENS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,121 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,670 to the NHS. This is 68.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,121 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 177,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,670 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -68.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,121 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -68.6% 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.