Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOUR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,645
Total Quantity
295.5K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
STOUR SURGERY prescribed 3,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,824 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,824 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.