Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,460
Total Quantity
514.3K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
-3%
EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,460 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,290 to the NHS. This is 3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 514,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,290 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3% 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.