Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,118
Total Quantity
600.6K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+127.6%
QUEENS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 8,118 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,541 to the NHS. This is 127.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
756
Jun 2026
683
Jun 2026
699
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
685
Jun 2026
693
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 600,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,541 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +127.6% 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.