Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDDULPH DOCTORS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,010
Total Quantity
583.6K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
BIDDULPH DOCTORS prescribed 5,010 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,260 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
401
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 583,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,260 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.