Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AKERMAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,961
Total Quantity
187.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-17%
AKERMAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,398 to the NHS. This is 17% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 187,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,398 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17% 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.