Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AMICUS HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,341
Total Quantity
585.7K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
AMICUS HEALTH prescribed 6,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,337 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
506
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 585,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,337 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.