Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,130
Total Quantity
287.0K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,130 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,221 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
424
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,221 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.