Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARBURY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,189
Total Quantity
412.9K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+73.5%
ARBURY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,189 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,108 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
566
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 412,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,108 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.5% 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.