Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEADSTONE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,447
Total Quantity
222.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-31.4%
HEADSTONE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,447 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,451 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 222,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,451 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.4% 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.