Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,211
Total Quantity
239.9K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-10%
STANTON SURGERY prescribed 3,211 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,117 to the NHS. This is 10% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,211 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,117 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,211 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10% 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.