Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLLEGE ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,166
Total Quantity
443.5K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+16.8%

COLLEGE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,166 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,734 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
326

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,166
Total Quantity443,515
Total NHS Cost£16,734
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+16.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,166 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+16.8% 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.