Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,487
Total Quantity
244.7K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-2.3%
ASHFIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,487 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,117 to the NHS. This is 2.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,117 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.3% 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.