Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NAPIER ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,531
Total Quantity
127.3K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-57.1%

NAPIER ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,531 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,801 to the NHS. This is 57.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,531
Total Quantity127,330
Total NHS Cost£4,801
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-57.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,531 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-57.1% 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.