Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,406
Total Quantity
530.0K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+107.6%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 7,406 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,349 to the NHS. This is 107.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
609
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,042 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,349 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +107.6% 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.