Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STICKNEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,494
Total Quantity
364.7K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+54%
STICKNEY SURGERY prescribed 5,494 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,328 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
461
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,328 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.