Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,055
Total Quantity
184.2K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-14.4%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,055 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,909 to the NHS. This is 14.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,909 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.4% 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.