Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,394
Total Quantity
233.6K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-32.9%
BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,394 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,253 to the NHS. This is 32.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,557 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,253 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.9% 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.