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 Items1,501
Total Quantity126,098
Total NHS Cost£4,783
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-57.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,501 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-57.9% 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.