Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROCHESTER ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,605
Total Quantity
295.5K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
ROCHESTER ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,605 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,672 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
267
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,672 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.