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 Items2,015
Total Quantity124,973
Total NHS Cost£5,454
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-43.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,015 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.5% vs national average
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.