Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUAY LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,961
Total Quantity
134.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-45%
QUAY LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,227 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,227 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45% 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.