Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASA MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,520
Total Quantity
869.3K
NHS Cost
£32.3K
vs National Avg
+222.9%
ASA MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 11,520 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,332 to the NHS. This is 222.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,019
Jul 2026
944
Jul 2026
996
Jul 2026
950
Jul 2026
920
Jul 2026
989
Jul 2026
886
Jul 2026
1,065
Jul 2026
992
Jul 2026
880
Jul 2026
926
Jul 2026
953
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 869,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,332 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +222.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +222.9% 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.