Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,331
Total Quantity
395.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,331 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,835 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
362
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,277 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,835 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.