Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STURRY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,515
Total Quantity
477.5K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
-1.5%
STURRY SURGERY prescribed 3,515 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,130 to the NHS. This is 1.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 477,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,130 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.5% 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.