Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ADDINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,691
Total Quantity
249.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-52.6%
ADDINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,691 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,373 to the NHS. This is 52.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,373 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.6% 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.