Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,317
Total Quantity
468.8K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+21%
ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,317 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,606 to the NHS. This is 21% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,606 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21% 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.