Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHARLES ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,240
Total Quantity
448.0K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+18.9%
CHARLES ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,240 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,800 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,021 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,800 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.