Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD KENT ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,545
Total Quantity
374.3K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-0.6%
OLD KENT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,545 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,930 to the NHS. This is 0.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,930 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.6% 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.