Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDGATE ROAD

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,846
Total Quantity
408.3K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+7.8%

SANDGATE ROAD prescribed 3,846 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,596 to the NHS. This is 7.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
302

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,846
Total Quantity408,327
Total NHS Cost£15,596
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+7.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,846 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+7.8% 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.