Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,600
Total Quantity
309.0K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-27.1%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,600 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,239 to the NHS. This is 27.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,011 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,239 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.1% 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.