Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STERNHALL LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,227
Total Quantity
233.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
STERNHALL LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,227 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,394 to the NHS. This is 9.5% 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
270
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,227 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,394 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,227 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.