Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAIDSTONE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,568
Total Quantity
232.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-28%
MAIDSTONE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,568 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,574 to the NHS. This is 28% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,574 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28% 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.