Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,050
Total Quantity
406.5K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+41.6%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,050 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,544 to the NHS. This is 41.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
378
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,544 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.6% 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.