Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGROYDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,898
Total Quantity
161.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-46.8%
LONGROYDE SURGERY prescribed 1,898 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,538 to the NHS. This is 46.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,538 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.8% 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.