Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
122.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8M
Practices
3,274
Avg per Practice
37
Overview
Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin is prescribed by 3,274 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 122,548 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,776,374 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 14.0K | 102 | 137 | +267.4% ▲ |
| SE | 6,289 | 61 | 103 | +175.7% ▲ |
| N | 6,061 | 68 | 89 | +138.2% ▲ |
| B | 5,135 | 115 | 45 | +19.5% ▲ |
| CV | 4,070 | 67 | 61 | +62.3% ▲ |
| UB | 4,067 | 51 | 80 | +113.1% ▲ |
| BL | 4,051 | 47 | 86 | +130.5% ▲ |
| SW | 4,050 | 59 | 69 | +83.4% ▲ |
| IG | 3,903 | 37 | 106 | +182.1% ▲ |
| RM | 3,840 | 49 | 78 | +109.6% ▲ |
| TW | 3,745 | 43 | 87 | +132.9% ▲ |
| W | 2,989 | 46 | 65 | +73.8% ▲ |
| DA | 2,943 | 22 | 134 | +257.8% ▲ |
| M | 2,916 | 82 | 36 | -4.8% ▼ |
| HA | 2,742 | 46 | 60 | +59.4% ▲ |
| SM | 2,495 | 19 | 131 | +251.1% ▲ |
| NW | 2,142 | 39 | 55 | +46.8% ▲ |
| ME | 1,897 | 34 | 56 | +49.2% ▲ |
| EN | 1,553 | 13 | 120 | +219.5% ▲ |
| CT | 1,476 | 26 | 57 | +51.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BATH ROAD SURGERY | 974 |
| RIVERSIDE SURGERY | 953 |
| OLD MILL SURGERY | 943 |
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.