Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOSELEY AVENUE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,318
Total Quantity
453.6K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+21%

MOSELEY AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 4,318 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,333 to the NHS. This is 21% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
368

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,318
Total Quantity453,559
Total NHS Cost£13,333
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+21%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,318 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21% vs national average
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.