Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRINCESS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,015
Total Quantity
125.0K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-43.5%
PRINCESS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,015 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,454 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,973 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,454 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.5% 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.