Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,407
Total Quantity
597.8K
NHS Cost
£23.6K
vs National Avg
+107.6%
CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 7,407 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,577 to the NHS. This is 107.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
818
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
600
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 597,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,577 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +107.6% 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.