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 Items2,377
Total Quantity259,950
Total NHS Cost£9,736
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-33.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,377 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.4% 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.