Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,723
Total Quantity
583.2K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+88.5%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,723 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,995 to the NHS. This is 88.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
754
Jun 2026
524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 583,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,995 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.5% 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.