Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRST AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,468
Total Quantity
225.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-30.8%
FIRST AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 2,468 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,148 to the NHS. This is 30.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,148 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.8% 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.