Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STATION ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,497
Total Quantity
406.1K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+26.1%
STATION ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,497 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,510 to the NHS. This is 26.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
355
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,510 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.1% 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.