Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STONECOT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,251
Total Quantity
468.2K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
STONECOT SURGERY prescribed 4,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,829 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,829 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.