Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,956
Total Quantity
741.4K
NHS Cost
£26.4K
vs National Avg
+67%
AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 5,956 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,376 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
476
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 741,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,376 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.