Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,056
Total Quantity
298.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-14.3%
BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,056 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,330 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,803 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,330 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.3% 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.