Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GEORGES ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,255
Total Quantity
108.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-64.8%
ST GEORGES ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,255 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,490 to the NHS. This is 64.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,490 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.8% 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.