Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,334
Total Quantity
207.6K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-34.6%
MAIDSTONE RD RAINHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,334 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,131 to the NHS. This is 34.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,131 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.6% 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.