Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
924
Total Quantity
92.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-74.1%
ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,260 to the NHS. This is 74.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,260 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -74.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -74.1% 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.