Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,762
Total Quantity
402.7K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,762 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,241 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,241 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.