Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STONEHAM LANE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,782
Total Quantity
349.4K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
-22%

STONEHAM LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,606 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
237

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,782
Total Quantity349,386
Total NHS Cost£10,606
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-22%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,782 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-22% 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.