Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,583
Total Quantity
174.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-27.6%
ACORN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,583 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,919 to the NHS. This is 27.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,089 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,919 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.6% 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.