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 Items | 10,805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 770,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,222 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +202.9% 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.