Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RANDOLPH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,270
Total Quantity
185.6K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-36.4%
THE RANDOLPH SURGERY prescribed 2,270 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,592 to the NHS. This is 36.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,592 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.4% 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.