Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHWAY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,688
Total Quantity
170.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-52.7%
NORTHWAY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,688 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,428 to the NHS. This is 52.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,428 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.7% 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.