Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,518
Total Quantity
383.9K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
-1.4%
ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,518 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,104 to the NHS. This is 1.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,104 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.4% 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.