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 Items | 5,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,046 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.3% 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.