Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,917
Total Quantity
431.3K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+93.9%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,917 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,661 to the NHS. This is 93.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
585
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,661 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +93.9% 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.