Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STONEBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,982
Total Quantity
215.3K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-44.4%
STONEBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,982 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,785 to the NHS. This is 44.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,785 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,982 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.4% 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.