Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,980
Total Quantity
545.0K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+67.6%
MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,980 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,725 to the NHS. This is 67.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
477
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 545,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,725 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.6% 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.