Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,042
Total Quantity
122.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-70.8%

NEW ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,042 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,680 to the NHS. This is 70.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
81

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,042
Total Quantity122,174
Total NHS Cost£4,680
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-70.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,042 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-70.8% 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.