Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,632
Total Quantity
608.9K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+29.8%
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,632 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,314 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
362
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,632 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 608,927 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,314 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,632 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.8% 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.