Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AUCKLAND MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,728
Total Quantity
813.4K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+256.8%
AUCKLAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 12,728 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,938 to the NHS. This is 256.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,056
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
1,004
Jul 2026
999
Jul 2026
1,156
Jul 2026
1,017
Jul 2026
1,137
Jul 2026
1,140
Jul 2026
1,006
Jul 2026
1,079
Jul 2026
1,116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 813,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,938 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +256.8% 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.