Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCH ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,275
Total Quantity
506.6K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+19.8%
CHURCH ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,275 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,022 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
352
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 506,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,022 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.8% 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.