Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,653
Total Quantity
499.4K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,653 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,923 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 499,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,923 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.