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 Items3,645
Total Quantity295,523
Total NHS Cost£11,824
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+2.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,645 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2.2% 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.