Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,078
Total Quantity
467.1K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+70.4%
AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,078 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,556 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
470
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,556 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +70.4% 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.