Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUKE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,800
Total Quantity
462.8K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
DUKE STREET SURGERY prescribed 4,800 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,735 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
410
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,735 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.