Metformin hydrochloride
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
26.6M
NHS Cost
£81.6M
Practices
7,453
Avg per Practice
3,567
Overview
Metformin hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,453 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 26,587,610 items were prescribed at a total cost of £81,562,842 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2,241,668
Jun 2026
2,097,333
Jun 2026
2,296,000
Jun 2026
2,213,906
Jun 2026
2,165,895
Jun 2026
2,290,247
Jun 2026
2,199,257
Jun 2026
2,265,893
Jun 2026
2,307,971
Jun 2026
2,070,285
Jun 2026
2,203,808
Jun 2026
2,225,304
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 963.8K | 276 | 3,492 | -2.1% ▼ |
| E | 860.5K | 154 | 5,588 | +56.6% ▲ |
| S | 799.5K | 181 | 4,417 | +23.8% ▲ |
| NE | 699.6K | 145 | 4,825 | +35.3% ▲ |
| M | 670.8K | 186 | 3,607 | +1.1% vs avg |
| PE | 610.1K | 96 | 6,355 | +78.2% ▲ |
| LE | 604.6K | 138 | 4,381 | +22.8% ▲ |
| NG | 560.1K | 141 | 3,972 | +11.3% ▲ |
| N | 515.8K | 126 | 4,094 | +14.8% ▲ |
| DN | 447.8K | 93 | 4,816 | +35.0% ▲ |
| SE | 441.3K | 122 | 3,617 | +1.4% vs avg |
| CV | 437.3K | 119 | 3,675 | +3.0% ▲ |
| SW | 431.5K | 120 | 3,596 | +0.8% vs avg |
| L | 430.3K | 146 | 2,947 | -17.4% ▼ |
| LS | 379.8K | 95 | 3,998 | +12.1% ▲ |
| TS | 375.8K | 77 | 4,881 | +36.8% ▲ |
| NN | 369.9K | 70 | 5,285 | +48.1% ▲ |
| NR | 363.3K | 76 | 4,780 | +34.0% ▲ |
| BD | 360.0K | 60 | 6,001 | +68.2% ▲ |
| ST | 352.1K | 87 | 4,047 | +13.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 56,266 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 34,006 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 32,404 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.