Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR SPENCER & PARTNERS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,439
Total Quantity
555.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+80.5%
DR SPENCER & PARTNERS prescribed 6,439 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,898 to the NHS. This is 80.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
511
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 555,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,898 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +80.5% 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.