Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,753
Total Quantity
472.7K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+89.3%
NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,753 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,318 to the NHS. This is 89.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
556
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 472,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,318 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +89.3% 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.