Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR GT HENDOW'S PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,960
Total Quantity
156.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-45.1%
DR GT HENDOW'S PRACTICE prescribed 1,960 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,625 to the NHS. This is 45.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,625 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.1% 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.