Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,209
Total Quantity
309.5K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+18%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,209 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,401 to the NHS. This is 18% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
353
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,401 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18% 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.