Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,513
Total Quantity
680.4K
NHS Cost
£25.3K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 5,513 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,307 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
467
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 680,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,307 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.