Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STAUNTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,505
Total Quantity
624.3K
NHS Cost
£23.0K
vs National Avg
+138.4%
STAUNTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,982 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
721
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 624,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,982 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.