Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIELD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,453
Total Quantity
395.6K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+52.9%
FIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,453 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,744 to the NHS. This is 52.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
442
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,744 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.9% 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.