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 Items4,251
Total Quantity468,200
Total NHS Cost£13,829
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+19.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,251 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+19.2% vs national average
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.