Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,497
Total Quantity
630.7K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 7,497 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,526 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
641
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 630,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,526 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.