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 Items | 3,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 326,947 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,257 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.3% 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.