Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOKEWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,354
Total Quantity
588.3K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+78.1%
STOKEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 6,354 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,680 to the NHS. This is 78.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,345 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,680 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78.1% 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.