Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRBY ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,544
Total Quantity
286.1K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-28.7%

KIRBY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,544 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,182 to the NHS. This is 28.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
187

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,544
Total Quantity286,148
Total NHS Cost£13,182
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-28.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,544 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-28.7% vs national average
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.