Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,277
Total Quantity
643.5K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+104%
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,277 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,093 to the NHS. This is 104% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
552
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 643,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,093 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104% 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.