Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THORPE ROAD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,066
Total Quantity
402.3K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+42%
THORPE ROAD prescribed 5,066 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,076 to the NHS. This is 42% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
460
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,066 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,076 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,066 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42% 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.