Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,444
Total Quantity
393.9K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
-3.5%
CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACT prescribed 3,444 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,412 to the NHS. This is 3.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,412 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.5% 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.