Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BYRON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,039
Total Quantity
550.3K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+181.4%
BYRON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 10,039 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,275 to the NHS. This is 181.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
822
Jul 2026
807
Jul 2026
890
Jul 2026
835
Jul 2026
835
Jul 2026
878
Jul 2026
776
Jul 2026
864
Jul 2026
829
Jul 2026
823
Jul 2026
766
Jul 2026
914
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 550,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,275 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +181.4% 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.