Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,718
Total Quantity
458.8K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+60.3%
QUEENS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,718 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,797 to the NHS. This is 60.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
586
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,797 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.3% 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.