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 Items4,317
Total Quantity468,846
Total NHS Cost£13,606
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+21%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,317 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21% vs national average
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.