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 Items | 2,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,606 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.