Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,029
Total Quantity
152.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-43.1%

PRIORY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,029 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,867 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
193

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,029
Total Quantity152,047
Total NHS Cost£3,867
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-43.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,029 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.1% 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.