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 Items6,531
Total Quantity735,754
Total NHS Cost£25,472
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+83.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,531 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+83.1% 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.