Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAMBRIAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,702
Total Quantity
512.7K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+87.9%
CAMBRIAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,702 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,614 to the NHS. This is 87.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
574
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 512,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,614 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87.9% 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.