Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,939
Total Quantity
304.7K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+10.4%
UPPER GORDON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,939 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,141 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,141 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.