Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,377
Total Quantity
260.0K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 2,377 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,736 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,736 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.