Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TINKERS LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,099
Total Quantity
380.9K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+42.9%
TINKERS LANE SURGERY prescribed 5,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,011 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
418
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,011 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.9% 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.