Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,691
Total Quantity
439.9K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+115.6%
ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,691 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,695 to the NHS. This is 115.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
654
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 439,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,695 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +115.6% 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.