Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANMORE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,100
Total Quantity
373.8K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
-13.1%
STANMORE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,100 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,532 to the NHS. This is 13.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,532 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.1% 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.