Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,959
Total Quantity
512.0K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+67%
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,959 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,029 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 512,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,029 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.