Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,237
Total Quantity
431.6K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE prescribed 4,237 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,627 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,627 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.