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 Items | 15,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,282,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £50,290 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +344.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +344.5% 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.