Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
402.6K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-10.7%
ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,185 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,242 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,242 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.7% 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.