Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,024
Total Quantity
205.7K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-15.2%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,024 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,143 to the NHS. This is 15.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,024 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,143 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,024 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.2% 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.