Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PALACE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,640
Total Quantity
266.2K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+30.1%
PALACE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,640 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,607 to the NHS. This is 30.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
329
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,607 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.1% 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.