Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,116
Total Quantity
405.6K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+15.4%
PRESTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,116 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,115 to the NHS. This is 15.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
338
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,115 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.4% 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.