Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,211
Total Quantity
190.2K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-38%

STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY prescribed 2,211 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,431 to the NHS. This is 38% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
197

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,211
Total Quantity190,190
Total NHS Cost£9,431
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-38%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,211 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-38% 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.