Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLIFTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,743
Total Quantity
405.1K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+33%
CLIFTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,743 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,740 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,740 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33% 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.