Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANHOPE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,146
Total Quantity
267.7K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+16.2%
STANHOPE SURGERY prescribed 4,146 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,512 to the NHS. This is 16.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 267,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,512 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.2% 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.