Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,278
Total Quantity
360.5K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
CASTLEFIELDS prescribed 3,278 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,086 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,086 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.