Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAVENDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,374
Total Quantity
585.7K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+22.6%
CAVENDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,374 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,418 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
382
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 585,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,418 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.6% 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.