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 Items | 2,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,439 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.7% 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.