Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,302
Total Quantity
174.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-35.5%
NARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,302 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,155 to the NHS. This is 35.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,155 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.5% 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.