Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR SINHA & TAHIR

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,075
Total Quantity
369.8K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+42.3%

DR SINHA & TAHIR prescribed 5,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,046 to the NHS. This is 42.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
406

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,075
Total Quantity369,804
Total NHS Cost£14,046
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+42.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,075 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+42.3% 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.