Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ADDERLANE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,005

Total Quantity

90.5K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

-71.8%

THE ADDERLANE SURGERY prescribed 1,005 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,579 to the NHS. This is 71.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,005
Total Quantity	90,505
Total NHS Cost	£2,579
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-71.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,005 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-71.8% 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.