Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THEATRE ROYAL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,391
Total Quantity
364.1K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+23.1%

THEATRE ROYAL SURGERY prescribed 4,391 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,537 to the NHS. This is 23.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
407

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,391
Total Quantity364,109
Total NHS Cost£12,537
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+23.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,391 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+23.1% 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.