Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CONISBROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,588
Total Quantity
520.5K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
CONISBROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,588 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,619 to the NHS. This is 56.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
478
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 520,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,619 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.