Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,164
Total Quantity
446.4K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
-11.3%
ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,164 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,242 to the NHS. This is 11.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,242 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.3% 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.