Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THORNTREE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,831
Total Quantity
127.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-48.7%

THORNTREE SURGERY prescribed 1,831 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,252 to the NHS. This is 48.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,831
Total Quantity127,689
Total NHS Cost£4,252
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-48.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,831 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-48.7% 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.