Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDDLESTONE HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,726
Total Quantity
319.8K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+4.4%
BIDDLESTONE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 3,726 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,583 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,583 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.4% 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.