Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,648
Total Quantity
575.9K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+86.4%
EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE prescribed 6,648 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,333 to the NHS. This is 86.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
598
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 575,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,333 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.4% 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.