Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE STOKE ROAD SURGERY,

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,671
Total Quantity
327.8K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+2.9%

THE STOKE ROAD SURGERY, prescribed 3,671 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,102 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
276

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,671
Total Quantity327,818
Total NHS Cost£10,102
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+2.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,671 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2.9% vs national average
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.