Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKFRIARS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,069
Total Quantity
114.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-70%
BLACKFRIARS prescribed 1,069 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,751 to the NHS. This is 70% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,069 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,751 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,069 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70% 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.