Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLODWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,351
Total Quantity
725.8K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+134.1%
GLODWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,351 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,273 to the NHS. This is 134.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
791
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
652
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 725,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,273 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +134.1% 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.