Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,089
Total Quantity
496.9K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,089 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,171 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
338
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,089 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 496,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,171 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,089 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.