Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,882
Total Quantity
373.9K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+36.9%
ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,882 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,558 to the NHS. This is 36.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,558 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.9% 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.