Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TASBURGH LODGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,820
Total Quantity
200.4K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-21%

TASBURGH LODGE SURGERY prescribed 2,820 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,825 to the NHS. This is 21% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
243

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,820
Total Quantity200,393
Total NHS Cost£8,825
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-21%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,820 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-21% 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.