Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,295
Total Quantity
329.5K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+20.4%
CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,295 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,071 to the NHS. This is 20.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,071 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.4% 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.