Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MIDDLEWICH ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,362
Total Quantity
305.1K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+22.3%
MIDDLEWICH ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,362 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,233 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 305,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,233 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.