Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ADELAIDE STREET SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,119
Total Quantity
738.0K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+155.6%

ADELAIDE STREET SURGERY prescribed 9,119 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,235 to the NHS. This is 155.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
722
Jul 2026
790
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
820
Jul 2026
708
Jul 2026
756
Jul 2026
781

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,119
Total Quantity737,950
Total NHS Cost£20,235
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+155.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,119 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+155.6% 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.