Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHESHIRE ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,295
Total Quantity
228.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-35.7%

CHESHIRE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,295 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,439 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
223

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,295
Total Quantity228,727
Total NHS Cost£7,439
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-35.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,295 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-35.7% vs national average
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.