Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,045
Total Quantity
305.7K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+13.4%
FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,045 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,329 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 305,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,329 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.4% 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.