Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,096
Total Quantity
345.6K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+70.9%
ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT prescribed 6,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,488 to the NHS. This is 70.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
588
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
497
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,488 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +70.9% 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.