Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNRAY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,222
Total Quantity
355.7K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-9.7%

SUNRAY SURGERY prescribed 3,222 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,979 to the NHS. This is 9.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
295

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,222
Total Quantity355,690
Total NHS Cost£7,979
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-9.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,222 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-9.7% 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.