Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,572
Total Quantity
245.7K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-55.9%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,572 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,181 to the NHS. This is 55.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,181 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.9% 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.