Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUDDERSFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,558
Total Quantity
400.7K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+83.8%
HUDDERSFIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,558 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,487 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
543
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,487 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +83.8% 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.