Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,403
Total Quantity
385.1K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+51.5%
KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,403 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,576 to the NHS. This is 51.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
446
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,576 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.5% 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.