Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOVELL HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,148
Total Quantity
326.5K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
STOVELL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,148 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,390 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 326,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,390 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.