Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,242
Total Quantity
277.8K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-37.2%
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,242 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,912 to the NHS. This is 37.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,912 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.2% 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.