Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEALDS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,783
Total Quantity
825.9K
NHS Cost
£30.0K
vs National Avg
+286.4%
HEALDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 13,783 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,982 to the NHS. This is 286.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,179
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
1,272
Jul 2026
1,049
Jul 2026
1,144
Jul 2026
1,235
Jul 2026
1,084
Jul 2026
1,186
Jul 2026
1,122
Jul 2026
1,019
Jul 2026
1,137
Jul 2026
1,322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 825,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,982 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +286.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +286.4% 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.