Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CEDAR BROOK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,027
Total Quantity
430.9K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+40.9%
CEDAR BROOK PRACTICE prescribed 5,027 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,423 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,423 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +40.9% 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.