Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLIFTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,850
Total Quantity
504.4K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
CLIFTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,850 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,495 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
316
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,495 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.