Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
15,856
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£50.3K
vs National Avg
+344.5%

CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 15,856 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £50,290 to the NHS. This is 344.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,326
Jul 2026
1,259
Jul 2026
1,410
Jul 2026
1,274
Jul 2026
1,303
Jul 2026
1,342
Jul 2026
1,312
Jul 2026
1,372
Jul 2026
1,362
Jul 2026
1,301
Jul 2026
1,293
Jul 2026
1,302

Prescribing Details

Total Items15,856
Total Quantity1,282,193
Total NHS Cost£50,290
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+344.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice15,856 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+344.5% vs national average
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.