Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEVIOT ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,531
Total Quantity
735.8K
NHS Cost
£25.5K
vs National Avg
+83.1%
CHEVIOT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,531 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,472 to the NHS. This is 83.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
528
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 735,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,472 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +83.1% 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.