Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AUSTEN ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,034
Total Quantity
123.0K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-71%

AUSTEN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,034 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,855 to the NHS. This is 71% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,034
Total Quantity122,958
Total NHS Cost£4,855
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-71%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,034 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-71% 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.