Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at APPLEBY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,261
Total Quantity
211.0K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-36.6%
APPLEBY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,261 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,223 to the NHS. This is 36.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 210,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,223 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.6% 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.