Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,624
Total Quantity
376.8K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,624 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,533 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
352
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,533 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.