Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,209
Total Quantity
239.6K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
-10%
STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,209 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,466 to the NHS. This is 10% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,466 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10% 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.