Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PRACTICE COLLEGE ROAD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,267
Total Quantity
246.7K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-36.5%
THE PRACTICE COLLEGE ROAD prescribed 2,267 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,301 to the NHS. This is 36.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,301 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.5% 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.