Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLEVELEYS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,940
Total Quantity
719.1K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
CLEVELEYS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,940 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,002 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 719,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,002 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.