Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL UXBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,007
Total Quantity
668.9K
NHS Cost
£22.9K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
CENTRAL UXBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 7,007 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,927 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
571
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 668,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,927 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.