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 Items8,118
Total Quantity600,581
Total NHS Cost£18,541
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+127.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,118 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+127.6% 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.