Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLOXWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,309
Total Quantity
263.6K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-35.3%
BLOXWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,309 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,261 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,261 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.3% 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.