Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ADDISON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,521
Total Quantity
603.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
ADDISON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,521 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,814 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 603,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,814 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.