Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEARWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,287
Total Quantity
113.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-63.9%
BEARWOOD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,287 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,007 to the NHS. This is 63.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,007 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.9% 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.