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 Items2,242
Total Quantity277,780
Total NHS Cost£7,912
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-37.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,242 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-37.2% 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.