Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STALHAM STAITHE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,475
Total Quantity
384.6K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+81.5%
STALHAM STAITHE SURGERY prescribed 6,475 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,785 to the NHS. This is 81.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
572
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,649 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,785 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +81.5% 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.