Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GORDON STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,383
Total Quantity
482.9K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+50.9%
GORDON STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,383 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,821 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
461
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,883 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,821 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.9% 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.