Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLADSTONE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,678
Total Quantity
271.8K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-24.9%
GLADSTONE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,678 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,084 to the NHS. This is 24.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,084 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.9% 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.