Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IMPERIAL ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,115
Total Quantity
243.3K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
IMPERIAL ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,115 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,743 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,743 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.