Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
15,150
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£46.6K
vs National Avg
+324.7%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 15,150 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,619 to the NHS. This is 324.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,286
Jul 2026
1,253
Jul 2026
1,297
Jul 2026
1,349
Jul 2026
1,215
Jul 2026
1,261
Jul 2026
1,386
Jul 2026
1,258
Jul 2026
1,254
Jul 2026
1,202
Jul 2026
1,208
Jul 2026
1,181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,120,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,619 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +324.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +324.7% 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.