Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
15,703
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£36.3K
vs National Avg
+340.2%
RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 15,703 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,310 to the NHS. This is 340.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,310
Jul 2026
1,207
Jul 2026
1,412
Jul 2026
1,245
Jul 2026
1,331
Jul 2026
1,333
Jul 2026
1,329
Jul 2026
1,309
Jul 2026
1,400
Jul 2026
1,183
Jul 2026
1,330
Jul 2026
1,314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,306,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,310 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +340.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +340.2% 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.