Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARPENTERS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
10,805
Total Quantity
770.5K
NHS Cost
£24.2K
vs National Avg
+202.9%

CARPENTERS PRACTICE prescribed 10,805 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,222 to the NHS. This is 202.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
789
Jul 2026
817
Jul 2026
887
Jul 2026
802
Jul 2026
917
Jul 2026
934
Jul 2026
972
Jul 2026
1,025
Jul 2026
988
Jul 2026
926
Jul 2026
1,001

Prescribing Details

Total Items10,805
Total Quantity770,530
Total NHS Cost£24,222
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+202.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice10,805 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+202.9% 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.