Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR MB GHAFOOR & PARTNERS

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,352
Total Quantity
329.3K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+22%

DR MB GHAFOOR & PARTNERS prescribed 4,352 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,993 to the NHS. This is 22% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
396

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,352
Total Quantity329,268
Total NHS Cost£11,993
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+22%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,352 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+22% vs national average
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.