Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE QRP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,722
Total Quantity
402.0K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+4.3%
THE QRP SURGERY prescribed 3,722 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,812 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,812 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.