Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EAST STREET
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,165
Total Quantity
299.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
EAST STREET prescribed 4,165 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,488 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
357
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,488 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.