Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASKGATE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,245
Total Quantity
492.8K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+75.1%
CASKGATE STREET SURGERY prescribed 6,245 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,707 to the NHS. This is 75.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
528
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 492,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,707 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.1% 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.