Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THURSBY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,025
Total Quantity
354.4K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+12.8%
THURSBY SURGERY prescribed 4,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,157 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
347
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,369 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,157 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.8% 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.