Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,614
Total Quantity
326.9K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+1.3%

ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,614 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,257 to the NHS. This is 1.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
301

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,614
Total Quantity326,947
Total NHS Cost£12,257
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+1.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,614 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+1.3% vs national average
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.