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 Items15,703
Total Quantity1,306,616
Total NHS Cost£36,310
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+340.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice15,703 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+340.2% 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.