Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLAYS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,216
Total Quantity
627.5K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+158.3%

CLAYS PRACTICE prescribed 9,216 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,123 to the NHS. This is 158.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
787
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
806
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
749
Jun 2026
828
Jun 2026
762
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
792
Jun 2026
708
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
770

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,216
Total Quantity627,471
Total NHS Cost£21,123
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+158.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,216 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+158.3% vs national average
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.