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 Items | 1,531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,801 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.1% 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.