Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCHOOLACRE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,501
Total Quantity
126.1K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-57.9%
SCHOOLACRE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,501 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,783 to the NHS. This is 57.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,783 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.9% 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.