Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,541
Total Quantity
357.5K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,541 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,730 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,730 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.