Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EAGLESCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,651
Total Quantity
335.9K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+30.4%
EAGLESCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,651 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,912 to the NHS. This is 30.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,912 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.4% 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.